Science
How many continents are there on Earth?
Seven.
Where are the three smallest bones in the human body, and what are they called?
The middle ear. Collectively called ossicles, the 3 bones are the malleus (hammer), incus (anvil) & stapes (stirrup).
Is there sound in space?
No.
What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?
The energy of the Universe is constant; it can neither be created or destroyed but only transferred and transformed.
What does the bat use to navigate and locate its prey?
Echolocation
What is the process of a liquid turning into a gas called?
Evaporation
The scientific study of animals is called:
Zoology
Which is the hottest planet in the solar system?
Venus, with a surface temperature of 460 °C
What is the hardest known substance?
Diamond.
How long is a marathon?
26.2 miles
Roughly how long does it take for the sun’s light to reach Earth?
8 minutes.
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Your skin!
Is a 'light year' a measure of time, distance, or brightness?
Distance. A light year is the distance light can travel in one year.
If you mix all colors of light, do you get black, white, or a rainbow?
White.
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three
What is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature?
Mercury.
Why does eyesight change as you get older?
The eye's lens continues to grow throughout life, becoming thicker and less transparent.
How old is our sun?
Roughly 5 billion years. (A closer approximation is 4.6 billion years)
True or false: the Eiffel Towel is taller in summer than it is in winter.
True. Metals expand as they are heated, and this can cause metal structures to stretch with temperature changes.
What is the oldest soft drink in America?
Dr. Pepper
At what temperature are Celsius and Fahrenheit equal?
-40 degrees.
Which two mammels lay eggs?
(1 right = 500 points)
The echidna and the platypus.
Which is the largest moon in our solar system?
Ganymede, which orbits Jupiter.
True or false: gravity can be so strong that it can even pull in light.
True: When an object is massive enough it’s gravity can pull in light faster than the light can escape. These objects are called black holes.
Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
Marie Curie (1903)